Beaking…..Kano Assembly moves to impeach deputy governor
The Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam, over alleged misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. This development was contained in a report by Leadership Newspaper. The impeachment notice was presented on the floor of the House by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, […]
BREAKING: President Tinubu Sacks IGP Egbetokun,Appoints Tunji Disu as new IGP
President Bola Tinubu has removed the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. Egbetokun has been replaced by Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG. His removal is said to have followed Tinubu’s directive for him to resign.It was gathered that Tinubu directed Egebtokun to resign his position at a meeting in the […]
BREAKING: Peter Obi escapes assassination as thugs invade ADC meeting in Edo
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State, while attending an African Democratic Congress (ADC) meeting. The attack happened when armed individuals followed Obi’s delegation from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of former APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and opened fire on the gate, […]
Opposition knocks FG over alleged $9m US lobbying deal
The African Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party and the Labour Party have criticised the Bola Tinubu administration over reports that the Federal Government approved a $9 million contract for lobbying services in the United States, describing it as an attempt to polish Nigeria’s image abroad while citizens continue to grapple with […]
Anambra police arrest masquerade over violent Awgbu festival attacks
The Anambra State Police Command has taken into custody a masquerade accused of carrying out unprovoked attacks on residents during a traditional festival in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area (LGA). The Guardian reports that the incident disrupted public order and raised safety concerns in the community. According to a statement by the police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest […]
BREAKING……Professors to earn extra ₦1.8m annually as FG unveils new lecturer allowances
Full-time Professors in Nigerian universities will henceforth receive an additional annual allowance of N1.8 million, even as full-time Readers are now to receive an additional N870,000 annual salary increase, the Nigerian Government has announced. This comes as the Federal Government has announced a new allowance for Nigerian lecturers. Tagged ‘professorial cadre allowance’, it applies to […]
AFCON 2025: FG rallies Super Eagles ahead of semi-final clash with Morocco
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the Super Eagles to remain focused and confident as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Morocco at 21:00. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the minister encouraged the national team ahead of the decisive encounter, […]
FG confers national honours on fallen hero Uba, other soldiers
The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation. The awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the […]
Leadership dispute: Court to hear Turaki-led motion for stay in Wike-led PDP suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, fixed Jan. 23 to hear the application for stay of further proceedings filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against a suit instituted by a faction of the party in the camp of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter […]
Residents flee Sokoto villages in droves, as Bello Turji issues new threat
Residents of communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale, a small agrarian community in Isa Local Government Area, have started fleeing in large numbers, following fresh threats and warnings issued by bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji’s threats came at a time when at least five persons, including a former councillor and 2019 […]
